Apple really rocks!

I just blogged here that I got a free battery replacement from Apple for my macbook...for the sake of "customer satisfaction".  And in that entry I also mentioned that my iPod vid also needs a new battery.  So, today, husband went again to the Apple store and brought my iPod for battery replacement.  

As a background, we already brought this in one Apple store but they just suggested I should just replace it with a new one or better yet, buy an iPod touch (which btw I think is ridiculous... it's like buying another iPhone).  I just want to have my iPod repaired because it's an "iPod".  It should serve its purpose... gets?  I don't want to use my iPhone as an iPod because I have a separate iPod... (gets nyo ba? Medyo magulo, pero gusto ko lang pakinabangan kung anong binili ko...kung ano talaga ang silbi nya..ayokong itapon na lang ang iPod dahil lang sa sira sya).

So, in high hopes, we decided to bring the iPod to another Apple store (to where I also brought my macbook).  So, husband told the "Genius" (this is how they call the reps in the Genius bar in Apple stores) that we ordered a replacement battery for an iPod video 80 gb and we were told that the battery is now ready.  And then, the genius said, "So, you're picking up your new ipod."  And then, husband said, "No...no.  I'm just here for a new battery."  But then, the genius replied, "Yes. That's how we do it.  We just replace your iPod with a new one instead of replacing the battery, because it's more cost-effective for us to just replace the unit.  But you'll just be paying the cost of the battery."

Apple, YOU ROCK!

Bwahahaha! So, now I have a brand new (with plastic and all) iPod video 80GB White.  Same as my old one but without scratches.... and without MUSIC and VIDEO and PODCASTS... :(

...and that's the drawback, all my music, videos, podcasts and other favorites are now gone.  Oh well, husband is also doing that aspect - rebuilding the lost data from my old one to the new one.

Husband, YOU ROCK!

...hahaha!  

Power interruption

As much as I want to blog, eh medyo may katamaran ako magblog today and medyo jam-packed din ang sched. So, share ko na lang ang chat message ko sa isang friend ko.

Pag sinwerte nga naman...

Lei Villanera (8/27/2008 6:23:58 PM): hehehe
Lei Villanera (8/27/2008 6:24:18 PM): lam mo ba, flor, nakalibre ako ng battery sa mac ko, hahaah!
Lei Villanera (8/27/2008 6:24:58 PM): pumunta kasi ako sa apple nung sunday para patingnan nga ang mac ko. tapos sabi, palitan na raw ang battery. pero out of stock daw. tawag daw ako makalipas ang ilang days.
Lei Villanera (8/27/2008 6:25:10 PM): tumawag ako kahapon. sabi nila, meron na raw battery available.
Lei Villanera (8/27/2008 6:25:21 PM): tapos pinapunta ko si randy sa apple kanina.
Lei Villanera (8/27/2008 6:25:41 PM): sabi sa kanya, wala pa raw. nagalit si randy. kasi sabi nya, tumakas lang sya sa trabaho para sa battery tapos sasabihin wala.
Lei Villanera (8/27/2008 6:25:46 PM): tapos alam mo nangyari?
Lei Villanera (8/27/2008 6:26:08 PM): binigay na lang sa kanya yung battery nung isang macbook na display dun! hahaha...bagong bago pa rin ang battery....
Lei Villanera (8/27/2008 6:26:21 PM): hindi na pinabayaran para raw sa customer satisfaction
Lei Villanera (8/27/2008 6:26:24 PM): ayos!

So, ayun nga, nakalibre ako ng battery for my laptop. Swerte rin dahil ang mahal pa naman... $129. Tomorrow, yung iPod vid ko naman ang papalitan ng battery (oo, lahat ng apple products ko ay sabay sabay naubusan ng battery. It makes sense naman dahil halos sabaw sabaw ko rin sila binili). Sana makalibre ulit si Randy boy, hehehe... nagpapractice na nga sya kung pano ang style nya tomorrow magalit... Ayos!

Can somebody donate some fats?

We were shopping yesterday at Magnificent Mile but no matter what outfit I try to put together, the image in the mirror doesn't satisfy.

...and I figured out where the problem lies...

I'm too skinny!!! (Not to mention that lots of people are saying so...). Whenever I look at the mirror, I look at myself as being 'malnourished' or 'anorexic'.

So, can somebody recommend good vitamins for boosting appetite? I tried looking at the GNC website but I can't find any. Most of the vitamins for this purpose are for KIDS! Darn!

Disclaimer: I can't devote so much time to gym...so I need to also have some artificial ways to gain weight. Gym is already off the list.

Chicago 2016

This is not an excuse for being aloof for the past weeks/months. But to make up for my absences, I'm sharing to you this website (which is just in time for the ongoing Beijing Olympics).

Just some pieces of FAQ:

Q:What is the Chicago 2016 Bid Committee?
A: The Chicago 2016 Bid Committee ("Chicago 2016") is a 501(c)3 corporation whose mission is to seek the privilege of hosting the Games of the XXXI Olympiad in Chicago. Chicago 2016's Board comprises business, civic, athletic, cultural and academic leaders representing Chicago and the surrounding Midwest region. Its honorary chairmen are Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley and Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich. Patrick Ryan serves as chairman and CEO.

Q:Where will the Olympic events be held?
A: Washington Park will be the site of the Olympic Stadium, hosting the opening and closing ceremonies and the track & field events.

The stadium will be an 80,000-seat temporary facility that will be converted, post-Games, into a 5,000-capacity venue (with expansion capability), well-suited to host local, national and international athletics events. It may also be used as an amphitheater capable of hosting cultural events that are so important to this city.

Chicago 2016 is currently working on site plans for the additional events, which will include McCormick Place as the host of 11 competition venues.

Q:Who else is competing for the 2016 Olympic Games?
A: Now that Chicago has been selected as the U.S. Bid City, the competition for the 2016 Games Host City enters the international phase.

International cities competing for the 2016 Olympic Games were officially announced on September 14, 2007, and include: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Madrid, Spain; Prague, Czech Republic; Tokyo, Japan; Baku, Azerbaijan; Doha, Qatar; and Chicago, IL, USA.

Q:Is traffic and transportation a concern?
A: Chicago's extensive rail, transit, and motorways infrastructure, combined with the world-class O'Hare and Midway International airports, make Chicago one of the most accessible cities for local residents and International visitors.

While we are still in the early stages of planning, smooth transportation for athletes, spectators and the citizens of Chicago going about daily lives is one of the Chicago 2016's highest priorities. Detailed plans will be available in the future.Website: Chicago 2016

...interesting. But oh well...who cares?!? Only God knows where I would be in 2016. Let's just set this aside from now.

Chicago 2016

This is not an excuse for being aloof for the past weeks/months. But to make up for my absences, I'm sharing to you this website (which is just in time for the ongoing Beijing Olympics).

Just some pieces of FAQ:

Q:What is the Chicago 2016 Bid Committee?
A: The Chicago 2016 Bid Committee ("Chicago 2016") is a 501(c)3 corporation whose mission is to seek the privilege of hosting the Games of the XXXI Olympiad in Chicago. Chicago 2016's Board comprises business, civic, athletic, cultural and academic leaders representing Chicago and the surrounding Midwest region. Its honorary chairmen are Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley and Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich. Patrick Ryan serves as chairman and CEO.

Q:Where will the Olympic events be held?
A: Washington Park will be the site of the Olympic Stadium, hosting the opening and closing ceremonies and the track & field events.

The stadium will be an 80,000-seat temporary facility that will be converted, post-Games, into a 5,000-capacity venue (with expansion capability), well-suited to host local, national and international athletics events. It may also be used as an amphitheater capable of hosting cultural events that are so important to this city.

Chicago 2016 is currently working on site plans for the additional events, which will include McCormick Place as the host of 11 competition venues.

Q:Who else is competing for the 2016 Olympic Games?
A: Now that Chicago has been selected as the U.S. Bid City, the competition for the 2016 Games Host City enters the international phase.

International cities competing for the 2016 Olympic Games were officially announced on September 14, 2007, and include: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Madrid, Spain; Prague, Czech Republic; Tokyo, Japan; Baku, Azerbaijan; Doha, Qatar; and Chicago, IL, USA.

Q:Is traffic and transportation a concern?
A: Chicago's extensive rail, transit, and motorways infrastructure, combined with the world-class O'Hare and Midway International airports, make Chicago one of the most accessible cities for local residents and International visitors.

While we are still in the early stages of planning, smooth transportation for athletes, spectators and the citizens of Chicago going about daily lives is one of the Chicago 2016's highest priorities. Detailed plans will be available in the future.Website: Chicago 2016

...interesting. But oh well...who cares?!? Only God knows where I would be in 2016. Let's just set this aside from now.